Dealing With Failure
We don't always “win” every moment in our daily lives. In our failures we can learn that losing is not the end of the world. Losing hurts, yes. But how we respond to failure matters. It is easy to feel sorry for oneself and to imagine that things will not get better. We must believe in the hope of tomorrow with the graces God bestows upon us.
Father Gene reflects on the challenge and gift of living fully in the present. Rather than being weighed down by past regrets or future worries, he explores the daily practice of focusing on “now” through conversation, community, and gratitude.
In life’s deepest tragedies, words often fall short. Father Gene reflects on the quiet but powerful gift of simply being present—showing up, standing alongside others, and offering healing through presence when no explanation or comfort seems enough.